Sequor Law's Leyza B. Florin moderates a cross-border panel on Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID at the ABI International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium. A Worldwide View on Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID Open Events & Speaking Open November 22, 2021 1 minute read Sequor Law Sequor Law Shareholder and International IWIRC Chair Leyza B. Florin moderated an insightful cross-border panel on Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID at the ABI International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium. Joining the panel were Liz Machado, Dr. CS Mamta Binani, Jo Hewitt and Dr Annerose Tashiro. Congratulations on an informative session! Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

A forum article examining how managers and allies can better support underrepresented attorneys in law firms, featuring insights from Sequor Law's Gregory Grossman. Forum: The critical role of managers and allies in the legal profession Open In the News Open June 23, 2021 4 minutes read Sequor Law In the corporate world, managers of diverse employees have significant influence over their employees’ success and play a major role in retaining and developing those employees. While the same is true in the legal industry, it is harder to determine who is the diverse attorney’s manager. Most associates work with a variety of partners, even at smaller law firms, so it is more difficult to say which partner wears the label of “manager.” Unfortunately, this often means that it becomes less clear who is responsible for developing, supporting and promoting diverse attorneys. However, it is the underrepresented – people of color, women, LGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and veterans – who need effective advocates in the workplace beyond their manager. And these advocates are the courageous allies in society that work to create more equitable and inclusive experiences and workplaces. All law firms have their own distinct structure, and this structure determines who is responsible for guiding a diverse associate on their path to success. Obviously, the partner who assigns work should be the first advocate for the attorney’s career. Second, practice area leaders (or similar positions) may not interact with diverse attorneys regularly but are responsible for the overall success of all the attorneys under their purview. In some cases, firms also have a person in an administrative role who oversees work assignments, evaluations and feedback – another good candidate to be an advocate. And finally, formal and informal mentors play a role. In the legal world, all the above-mentioned leaders should act as “manager” in an effort to positively impact diverse associates’ career trajectories and enhance the firm’s retention. Issues arise, however, when none, or only one, of these people step up and accept the responsibility. Ensuring that diverse attorneys have access to formalized work assignments, professional development opportunities, mentoring programs and sponsorship commitments does not happen without a concerted effort. Firm leaders should focus on these four areas to make sure advocacy happens within the firm: Building relationships Wesley Bizzell, senior assistant general counsel of Altria Client Services and president of the National LGBT Bar Association, notes that “time is a challenge,” whether in a corporate law department or a law firm, but that “plain old-fashioned listening” is vital to a manager’s role in supporting diverse attorneys. Creating relationships with diverse attorneys shows the manager is making an investment in attorney careers. The key is to create a “sincere relationship with people because it will pay off in the long term,” says Ronald Jordan, senior principal director at Carter-White & Shaw. “It is an investment.” Providing opportunities It is critical for diverse attorney success that managers be conscious of how and to whom they assign work and the quality of those assignments. “It’s important to be thoughtful about high-profile work across the team,” explains Bonnie Lau, partner at Morrison & Foerster and alumni chair of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. “It is common knowledge that partners tend to rely on their choice colleagues, which often excludes underrepresented diverse attorneys.” Ensuring a pipeline of work Developing key legal competencies is vital for all attorneys, and work assignments are the primary mechanism in how attorneys gain that skill and knowledge. No matter who controls the pipeline, “just getting diverse attorneys noticed and valued so that they gain access is what is important,” says Gregory Grossman , partner at Sequor Law. Managers, however defined in a law firm, need to ensure their diverse attorneys get the experience necessary to stay on track at their firms, and there are many ways managers can do this. For example, to ensure the firm’s work was equitably distributed, Jenner & Block piloted a new work assignment process to create “more oversight and insight starting with the new associates,” notes Courtney Carter, Jenner & Block’s director of diversity and inclusion. Promoting allyship An ally is an individual who helps to create work cultures that attract and retain the highest quality attorneys. These allies commit to diversity, equity and inclusion in meaningful and lasting ways to best support the advancement of underrepresented attorneys. An ally also must demonstrate courage and agree to risk their political capital for underrepresented attorneys. This includes “offering to introduce colleagues from underrepresented groups to influential people within your network,” says Keyonn Pope, partner at Reed Smith. Being an ally What does it mean to be an ally within a legal organization? Senior attorneys who hold positions of influence often act as allies to those with less access, taking responsibility for implementing changes that will enable underrepresented attorneys’ success. “Being an ally, or accomplice, requires a commitment to use one’s personal and professional platform to create positive change,” says Daniel L. (D.L.) Morriss, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson. Indeed, an ally can perform powerful acts such as recommending newer colleagues for high-profile work, stretch assignments and learning opportunities. Allies can also demonstrate support by creating a safe space for attorneys to be their authentic selves, normalizing mental health and wellness issues, and suggesting diverse attorneys to be speakers or panelists. “There are people who support DEI and want to be allies,” explains Taylor Wilson, managing partner of Haynes and Boone, adding it’s important to “empower them to use their voices and privilege to better advocate for change.” Allies also seek to create systemic change within the organization, not just remove barriers for specific underrepresented attorneys. This can be done through resource funding, salary review, inclusive hiring practices, inclusive employee benefit plans, nursing rooms, wellness rooms, prayer rooms, venue accessibility and all-gender restrooms. Ultimately, allies must give honest and constructive feedback and overcome fears that the receiver will not accept the feedback. Studies have found that African American lawyers receive extra scrutiny from supervising attorneys, which can lead to poor performance reviews, lower bonuses, less visible assignments and job loss. The feedback should be specific. When pinpointing something negative, offer assistance and highlight ways and resources to improve. The key is to tie all feedback to business goals. In the legal field, diversity of thought and perspective are critical to servicing clients at the highest level. Managers and allies will help law firms move the needle forward in creating an environment in which all underrepresented communities are afforded equal access to quality work and opportunities. Remember, the ultimate goal of a diverse workforce is to promote a stronger cross section of perspectives, experiences and insights to solve clients’ legal challenges. This should be the goal of every attorney and law firm leader. To see the original article, click here. 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This article outlines cross-border asset recovery as an emerging legal niche in Chile, describing how teams of lawyers, investigators, and forensic accountants pursue hidden assets across jurisdictions using networks like Fraud Net. Recuperar activos ocultos en el extranjero: Nuevo nicho para abogados Open In the News Open November 7, 2017 3 minutes read Sequor Law Las estrategias combinan legislaciones de distintos países. By Antonio Collados El peruano Vladimiro Montecinos, el chileno Alberto Chang y el matrimo‐ nio filipino de Imelda y Ferdinando Marcos tienen algo en común: oculta‐ ron en el extranjero los bienes que obtuvieron mediante fraudes. Si bien la recuperación transnacional de activos es un área de práctica legal muy extendida en el mundo, es muy poco conocida en Chile. Se trata de un área de derecho relativamente nueva, en donde se requiere trabajar en equipo no solamente de abogados de distintos países, sino también con investigadores y con contadores forenses, según explica Guillermo Jorge, jurista argentino que participó el viernes pasado en un almuerzo organizado por el Estudio Rivadeneira Colombara Zegers, al cual asistieron algunos profesionales chilenos y varios expertos internacionales. Esta oficina se está integrando a una red internacional de estudios que se dedica a estos temas y que están agrupadas en Fraud Net, donde hay abogados de Estados Unidos, Argentina, Suiza y Reino Unido. La especialidad también se aplica a casos de divorcios de personas de alto patrimonio en que uno de los cónyuges tiene parte de sus bienes fuera de su país, como fue el caso del ex futbolista y actual entrenador del Atlético Madrid, Diego Simeone, cuya bien asesorada ex esposa obtuvo 20 millones de euros como producto de estas pesquisas. En el seminario del viernes, el abogado estadounidense Edward Davis Jr. destacó el sigilo como uno de los aspectos más relevantes de estas gestiones. “Esto es como cuando un tigre sale a cazar, se mueve con mucha tranquilidad, se toma su tiempo, es silencioso, pero no es lento”, dijo. Davis asegura que todo se hace de una manera diseñada para que no alerte a la persona que está escondiendo el activo, porque el dinero puede moverse de un día para otro. “Hay que ser un tigre inteligente y ágil”, agrega Jorge, su colega argentino, quien destaca que algo que les da mucha agilidad a los equipos de abogados privados son los recursos. Explica que un fiscal debe ceñirse a procedimientos lentos y formalidades para pedir cooperación internacional, lo que contrasta con las redes de abogados privados conectados en grupos de whatsapp, con bases de datos a las que acceden simultáneamente. Una “Interpol privada” De acuerdo a la descripción que realizan, estos equipos trabajan como “una suerte de Interpol privada”, ya que pueden reaccionar rápidamente y actuar de manera simultánea en todos los países que sea necesario, según comenta Ciro Colombara, socio del estudio chileno, quien explica que la globalización hace que los conflictos jurídicos también sean globales. “Casi todos los casos relevantes tienen una arista internacional y en el caso de los temas económicos es muy habitual que los activos económicos estén en otros países, especialmente en paraísos fiscales”, añade. Esto hace que el conocimiento idiosincrático de las distintas jurisdicciones donde tendrán lugar las pesquisas sea una clave fundamental de su éxito. “Si le pides a un juez de un país ‘A’ que le pida algo a un juez del país ‘B’, se lo tienes que pedir en un lenguaje tal que él lo lea como algo muy parecido a lo que hace todos los días, hay que saber cómo hacer coincidir los sistemas, qué palabras claves incluir”, dice Arnie Lacayo , otro experto de Estados Unidos que participó en el seminario. Tanto Lacayo como Davis Jr. trabajan actualmente en el caso Stanford, un fraude de más de US$5 mil millones, sólo superado en magnitud por el caso Madoff, en que la defraudación alcanzó los US$50 mil millones. Los especialistas explicaron que la clave en estos casos es la capacidad de seguir el flujo del dinero para entender cómo se hizo el fraude, dónde están los activos y así definir la forma de recuperarlos. Para leer el artículo completo, oprime aquí. 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Sequor Law welcomes Miguel E. Del Rivero, a former federal judicial clerk, focusing on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, and corruption and proceeds of crime recovery. Miguel E. Del Rivero Joins Sequor Law, Strengthening the Firm’s International Commercial Litigation and Asset Recovery Practice Open Firm News Open January 13, 2025 2 minutes read Sequor Law Sequor Law, a distinguished international law firm specializing in international litigation, asset recovery, representing victims of financial fraud, and cross-border insolvency, is pleased to announce that Miguel E. Del Rivero has joined the firm as an attorney. Miguel’s addition further enhances Sequor Law’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services in complex cross-border disputes and corruption matters. Miguel focuses his practice on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, and corruption and proceeds of crime recovery. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Miguel gained experience serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Aileen M. Cannon in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and to the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kuntz at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. During his clerkships, Miguel contributed to significant legal decisions in complex civil and criminal matters including legal research, drafting court orders, and managing extensive dockets. “We are excited to welcome Miguel to our growing team,” said Edward H. Davis Jr., Founding Shareholder of Sequor Law. “His judicial experience and dedication to excellence will be invaluable to our clients facing multifaceted international disputes. Miguel’s addition underscores our firm’s commitment to attracting top talent in the field of international litigation and asset recovery.” Miguel earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was recognized for his academic excellence and awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and the prestigious Marco A. Vazquez Endowed Memorial Scholarship for litigation skills. He also served as a Vice President of the Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board and gained practical experience through internships at boutique litigation firms and federal and state courts. “I am thrilled to join Sequor Law and contribute to the firm’s stellar reputation,” said Miguel E. Del Rivero. “I look forward to working alongside this distinguished team of attorneys and supporting our clients in achieving successful outcomes in their cases.” Miguel is a member of The Florida Bar. **** Sequor Law is an international law firm focusing on representing victims of financial fraud, including sovereign governments and state-owned enterprises, public and non-public companies, insolvency practitioners, and all manner of clients in the areas of asset recovery, financial fraud, cross-border insolvency, and international litigation and arbitration. For more information, please visit www.sequorlaw.com. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

Sequor Law highlights the U.S. government's seizure and repatriation of 95 artworks tied to Banco Santos founder Edemar Cid Ferreira's money laundering scheme. US Government Repatriates 95 Artworks Linked to Disgraced Brazilian Financier Open In the News Open October 11, 2017 3 minutes read Sequor Law The blue-chip collection was part of a massive money laundering scheme. By Henri Neuendorf The United States has seized and returned 95 artworks valued in the tens of millions of dollars that once belonged to the disgraced Brazilian banker Edemar Cid Ferreira. The founder and former president of Banco Santos, Ferreira was convicted of money laundering and crimes against the national financial system in 2006 and is currently appealing against a 21-year prison sentence. During his tenure as president of Banco Santos, Ferreira bought dozens of works by blue-chip names including Jean-Michel Basquiat , Louise Bourgeois , Francis Picabia , Henry Moore , and Anish Kapoor . In 2006, a Brazilian court found that he bought the works with illegally obtained funds from Banco Santos and ruled that they should be seized and used to repay the bank’s creditors. But when Brazilian officials searched Ferreira’s home, storage facility, and offices in 2006, they discovered that much of the collection was missing. They have been on the hunt for them ever since. The collection was illegally smuggled out of Brazil between November 2004 and March 2005, according to authorities. The works were shipped through the US with false documentation, inaccurate valuations, and fabricated titles to locations in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. (For example, when the work by Basquiat, which has been appraised at $8 million, was sent to a New York storage facility from the Netherlands, the shipping invoice stated it was worth only $100.) Over the next 11 years, the US worked with Interpol and governments across Europe to locate the star-studded collection. Dutch authorities seized three crates containing 85 of the missing artworks from a storage facility and turned them over to US authorities; a UK-based auction house voluntarily handed over seven artworks to US law enforcement; the underwriters of an insurance policy to a company controlled by Ferreira handed over a painting by Rufino Tamayo ; and an unnamed New York gallery reached a settlement to jointly sell a painting by Helen Frankenthaler with the Brazilian judicial administrator in a deal approved in March 2017. Most recently, a Henry Moore statue was seized by French authorities from a storage facility and handed over to US authorities this summer. Why did it take so long to find and return the works? According to Arnoldo B. Lacayo of Sequor Law, one of the attorneys representing the Brazilian Judicial Administrator, the repatriation process was drawn out because the art was subject to complex criminal and bankruptcy cases in Brazil and the US. “The recovery process… has taken time but represents an important success on behalf of the many creditors of the Estate of Banco Santos who were hurt as a result of the illicit activity which resulted in the bank’s demise,” he says. “In short, while some of the art left Brazil as long ago as 2004, the criminal, bankruptcy and forfeiture cases only came later.” The latest repatriation comes after the US attorney returned five works —paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein , Joaquin Torres Garcia, Serge Poliakoff , and a Roman sculpture—valued at a combined $20–30 million to Brazil in June 2015. “These works were used to mask an audacious criminal scheme by Edemar Cid Ferreira,” acting Manhattan US attorney Joon H. Kim says in a statement . Thanks to efforts of the US attorney’s office and Homeland Security Investigations, “these treasured pieces will be returned to their rightful owner, the bankruptcy estate of Ferreira’s insolvent Banco Santos.” Click to view full article. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

Sequor Law's Summer Series Podcasts feature distinguished attorneys and experts discussing cross-border insolvency, cryptocurrency recovery, financial fraud, and asset tracing topics. Sequor Law’s Summer Series Podcasts Open Events & Speaking Open August 17, 2021 2 minutes read Sequor Law In this series, our distinguished Sequor Law attorneys sit down with other subject-matter experts to discuss cutting-edge legal issues, from the recovery of cryptocurrency to the psychology behind financial fraud to uncovering nominees and other aiders and abettors. See below our upcoming podcasts for the month of August. Hot Topics in Cross Border Insolvency with Sequor Counsel Nyana Abreu Miller August 19, 2021 12PM EST Expert Guest Speakers: Sarah Murray, Head of Dispute Resolution, Stevens & Bolton (UK) Felipe Vieira, Attorney, Duarte Forssell Advogados (Brazil) In this podcast episode, three lawyers specializing in cross-border insolvency and litigation discuss recent developments in the United States, Great Britain, and Brazil. A Brazilian lawyer will discuss Brazil’s recent implementation of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. An English solicitor will look at remedies available in the English courts to support efforts to recover assets, in accordance with the principles in the Model Law and more generally through Mareva/freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal Orders. A U.S. lawyer will address the treatment of corporate groups in cross-border cases and recent decisions of interest arising under the Model Law. Click here to register The Effect of the General Data Protection Regulation on Discovery with Sequor Attorney Amanda Finley August 25, 2021 4PM EST This podcast episode will discuss the case law regarding the GDPR as interpreted under U.S. law. It will address the various approaches that U.S. courts have taken in response to objections to discovery based on the GDPR. Finally, it will address practical actions that both plaintiff and defense counsel may take in order to resolve these disputes effectively. Click here to register The Tangled Web They Weave: Detangling the Web of Nominees, Aiders and Abettors with Sequor Attorney Carolina Goncalves and Director of Investigations Barbara Miranda August 31, 2021 2PM EST Expert Guest Speaker: Julieta LaMalfa, Director of Disputes, Compliance & Investigations, Stout (US) The use of nominees, aiders and abettors to transfer and hide assets is common throughout all jurisdictions. Moreover, each jurisdiction has different levels of public records and information available to identify the ultimate beneficial owners of assets as well as laws related to piercing through these facades to ultimately access the assets of the debtor. With this in mind, this podcast is meant to give an introduction into the types of nominees, aiders and abettors, how to identify them, the availability of records reflecting ultimate beneficial ownership in various jurisdictions, and potential legal tools to use once you have sufficient evidence to show a judge that these individuals and/or entities are in fact nominees, aiders and/or abettors of the debtor. Click here to register Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

Explore Sequor Law's interactive case map tracking Chapter 15 cases, Section 1782 applications, and their international connections. Filter by jurisdiction and court Interactive Case Map Click on any of the Sequor shields to view our cases across the globe. Additional cases will be added on an ongoing basis. Chapter 15 Cases Section 1782 Cases List of Chapter 15 cases below Hide Sidebar Open Sidebar Currently Showing Representative U.S. Bankruptcy Chapter 15 Cases Filter by jurisdiction Filter by court No. Case Name Represented Recognition Date Court Jurisdiction Case Number Judge 100 In re: Rontan Eletro Metalúrgica Ltda., And Rontan Telecom Comércio De Telecomunicações Ltda Campi Serviços Empresariais Ltda. 13/03/2025 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Brazil 25-11421 Scott M. Grossman 99 In re: Natural Capital Ltd. Liquidators of Natural Capital Ltd. 26/02/2025 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands 25-10662 Mindy A. Mora 98 In re: Ojuolape Arcade Ltd. (In Liquidation) Jason Ainge, Paul Stanley, and Robert Armstrong 02/01/2025 Bankr. M.D. Fla. United Kingdom 24-06357 Tiffany P. Geyer 97 In re: Abayomi Adegbuyi-Jackson Jason Ainge, Paul Stanley, and Robert Armstrong 02/01/2025 Bankr. M.D. Fla. United Kingdom 24-06356 Tiffany P. Geyer 96 In re: Funmilayo Ojuolape Adegbuyi-Jackson Jason Ainge, Paul Stanley, and Robert Armstrong 02/01/2025 Bankr. M.D. Fla. United Kingdom 24-06355 Tiffany P. Geyer 95 In re: 1MDB Energy Holdings Limited Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla 29/03/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 24-11469 Robert A. Mark 94 In re: Platinum Global Luxury Services Limit Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla 29/03/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 24-11468 Robert A. Mark 93 In re: Aabar International Investments PJS Limited Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla 29/03/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 24-11467 Robert A. Mark 92 In re: Blackrock Commodities (Global) Limited Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla 29/03/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 24-11466 Robert A. Mark 91 In re: Alsen Chance Holdings Limited Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla 29/03/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 24-11465 Robert A. Mark 90 In re: BWA BRASIL TECNOLOGIA DIGITAL LTDA Laspro Consultores Ltda. 01/02/2024 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Brazil 23-19826 Mindy A. Mora 89 In re: ISAK HENRY GABAY Kevin John Hellard, Nicholas William Nicholson, and Prashan Patel 19/01/2024 Bankr. S.D.N.Y. United Kingdom 23-11871 Michael E. Wiles 88 In re: Gam Empreendimentos E Participações S.A., And Florida Paulista Açúcar E Etanol S.A., Nexgenesis Holdings Ltda., Gencomm Financial Services do Brasil Ltda., Gencomm Internet Services do Brasil Ltda., and Gencomm Logistics Services do Brasil Ltda. 17/01/2024 Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Brazil 23-20364 Scott M. Grossman 87 In re: AAX SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED Angela Barkhouse and George Kimberley Leck 30/06/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands ,Singapore 23-14347 Peter D. Russin 86 In re: AAX ASIA PRIVATE LIMITED Angela Barkhouse and George Kimberley Leck 30/06/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands ,Singapore 23-14346 Peter D. Russin 85 In re: ATOM HOLDINGS, Angela Barkhouse and George Kimberley Leck 30/06/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands ,Singapore 23-14343 Peter D. Russin 84 In re: PJSC PLATINUM BANK Victor Volodymyrovich Novikov 05/05/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Ukraine 23-12421 Scott M. Grossman 83 Tinto Holding Ltda.: (Brazil) Brazilian Liquidators 07/04/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 23-11719 Mindy A. Mora 82 In re: Anatoly Leonidovich Motylev Kevin Hellard, Robert Starkins, and Nick Nicholson 28/03/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. United Kingdom 23-10717 Scott M. Grossman 81 In re: Mirror Trading International (PTY) LTD, Chavonnes Badenhorst St Clair Cooper 20/03/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. South Africa 23-11046 Peter D. Russin 80 In re: Tonon Bioenergia S.A., Tonon Holding S.A., and Tonon Luxembourg S.A. Orlando Geraldo Pampado 06/03/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 23-10878 Erik P. Kimball 79 In re: Envestio SI OÜ Andres Hermet 02/02/2023 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Estonia 22-19961 Mindy A. Mora 78 In re: Chapeco Companhia Industrial de Alimentos S.A. Chapter 15 and S.A. Industria e Comercio Chapeco Brazilian Liquidators 28/12/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Santa Catarina (Brazil) 22-18876 Peter D. Russin 77 In re: Brazen Sky Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16802 Robert A. Mark 76 In re: Aabar Investments PJS Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16802 Robert A. Mark 75 In re: Tanore Finance Corporation BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16803 Robert A. Mark 74 In re: Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16805 Robert A. Mark 73 In re: Vasco Investment Services SA BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16808 Robert A. Mark 72 In re: Selune Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16810 Robert A. Mark 71 In re: Pacific Rim Global Growth Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16812 Robert A. Mark 70 In re: Affinity Equity International Partners Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-16815 Robert A. Mark 69 In re: Bridge Global Absolute Return Fund SPC Cayman Joint Liquidators 05/10/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands 22-16816 Robert A. Mark 68 In re: Nexgenesis Holdings LTDA., et al Brazilian Liquidators 17/06/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 22-14043 Laurel M. Isicoff 67 In re: SRC Strategic Resources Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 19/05/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-12654 Robert A. Mark 66 In re: Bright Oriande Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 19/05/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-12655 Robert A. Mark 65 In re: SRC International (Malaysia) Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 19/05/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 22-12656 Robert A. Mark 64 In re: Dingway Investment Limited Hong Kong Joint Liquidators 02/03/2022 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Hong Kong 22-10648 Laurel M. Isicoff 63 In re: Leonardo Rozenblum Trosman and Fabian Elias Rozenblum Gorel Uruguayan Joint Liquidators 08/10/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Uruguay 21-18199 Laurel M. Isicoff 62 In re: Motociclo, S.A. Uruguayan Joint Liquidators 08/10/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Uruguay 21-18193 Laurel M. Isicoff 61 In re: Oceanroad Global Services Limited, Holdwave Trading Limited (jointly administered) UK Joint Liquidators 05/08/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. United Kingdom 21-16133 Laurel M. Isicoff 60 In re: KG Manhattan 126 Finance Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 14/07/2021 Bankr. S.D.N.Y. British Virgin Islands 21-11080 Michael E. Wiles 59 In re: Exential Investments, Inc. BVI Joint Liquidators 30/06/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 21-15203 Robert A. Mark 58 In re: FCI Markets Inc. BVI Liquidator 11/06/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 21-14743 A. Jay Cristol 57 In re: Talal Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi UK Joint Trustees 06/05/2021 Bankr. M.D. Fla. United Kingdom 21-01251 Lori V. Vaughan 56 In re: Performance Insurance Company SPC Cayman Islands Joint Liquidators 15/04/2021 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Cayman Islands 21-12609 A. Jay Cristol 55 In re: PJSC Bank Finance and Credit Ukrainian Foreign Representative 08/12/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Ukraine 20-22241 A. Jay Cristol 54 In re: Magazine Incorporações S.A., et al. (M. Grupo) Brazilian Judicial Administrator 08/10/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Brazil 20-19746 Laurel M. Isicoff 53 In re: Trium Bank & Trust Limited Antigua & Barbuda Receiver 02/10/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Antigua and Barbuda 20-19637 A. Jay Cristol 52 In re: Aircraft Solutions Lux V-B SARL Luxemburg Bankruptcy Administrator 20/04/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Luxembourg 20-12589 Laurel M. Isicoff 51 In re: MacDoel Investment Ltd. BVI Liquidators 21/01/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 19-26547 A. Jay Cristol 50 In re: Kildare Finance Ltd. BVI Liquidators 21/01/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 19-26545 A. Jay Cristol 49 In re: Durant International Corp. BVI Liquidators 21/01/2020 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 19-26542 A. Jay Cristol 48 In re Darren Bernard McCormick UK Joint Trustees 27/12/2019 Bankr. M.D. Fla. Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK) 19-10768 Catherine Peek McEwen 47 In re: Ji-Chuen Jason Tsai UK Trustee 16/12/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Leeds (UK) 19-25250 Robert A. Mark 46 In re: Changtel Solutions UK Limited UK Liquidator 16/12/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Leeds (UK) 19-25248 Robert A. Mark 45 In re: Brasagro Fertilizantes Minerais Ltda. and Petrocal Industria e Comercio de Cal S A Brazilian Judicial Administrator 10/12/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Mato Grosso (Brazil) 19-23832 A. Jay Cristol 44 In re: Minuano Comunicações e Produções Editorias Ltda., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 18/11/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 19-23184 Laurel M. Isicoff 43 In re: São Fernando Açúcar e Álcool Ltda., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 20/09/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 19-21256 A. Jay Cristol 42 In re: Schahin Holdings, S.A., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 21/08/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 19-19932 Robert A. Mark 41 In re: Knijnik Participações S.A., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 20/08/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 19-19817 Robert A. Mark 40 In re: Hans Werner Bachman German Insolvency Liquidator 20/08/2019 Bankr. M.D. Fla. Karlsruhe (Germany) 19-02092 Michael G. Williamson 39 In re: Smar Equipamentos Industrias, Ltda., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 28/03/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 19-12734 Robert A. Mark 38 In re: Silisten Trading Limited BVI Joint Liquidators 22/03/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 19-13723 Laurel M. Isicoff 37 In re: Marangoni Tread Latino America Industria e Comercio de Artefatos de Borracha Ltda. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 13/03/2019 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Minas Gerais (Brazil) 19-12070 Laurel M. Isicoff 36 In re: Viação Itapemirim S.A. et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 28/12/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 18-24871 Robert A. Mark 35 In re: SAM Industrias S.A., et al. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 06/12/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 18-23941 Robert A. Mark 34 In re: Privilege Wealth Management Limited Gibraltarian Joint Liquidators 09/10/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Gibraltar 18-20346 Laurel M. Isicoff 33 In re: Privilege Wealth One Limited Partnership UK Joint Liquidators 15/09/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. London (UK) 18-19845 Laurel M. Isicoff 32 In re: R.R. Donnelley Argentina, S.A. Argentine Liquidator 25/01/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Buenos Aires (Argentina) 18-10862 Robert A. Mark 31 In re: Junie Conrad Omari Bowers UK Liquidator 09/01/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. London (UK) 18-10298 Robert A. Mark 30 In re: Andrew Nathaniel Skeene UK Liquidator 09/01/2018 Bankr. S.D. Fla. London (UK) 18-10301 Robert A. Mark 29 In re: World Financial Group, Inc. (Denied) BVI Joint Liquidators 24/10/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. British Virgin Islands 17-22869 A. Jay Cristol 28 In re: Mabe Brasil Eletrodomesticos Ltda. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 29/09/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 17-21906 A. Jay Cristol 27 In re: Alberto Samuel Chang Rajii Chilean Liquidator 25/08/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Santiago (Chile) 17-20788 Laurel M. Isicoff 26 In re: GFI Consultants Limited UK Liquidator 07/08/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. London (UK) 17-20003 A. Jay Cristol 25 In re: MMX Sudeste Mineração S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 12/06/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Minas Gerais (Brazil) 17-16113 Robert A. Mark 24 In re: Companhia Albertina Mercantil e Industrial; Ventura Energetica Ltda., Santuario Participacoes Ltda., and Luzeiro Agroindustrial Ltda. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 28/04/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 17-15463 Robert A. Mark 23 In re: Banca Turco Romana S.A. Romanian Judicial Administrator 06/04/2017 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Bucharest (Romania) 17-12995 A. Jay Cristol 22 In re: Onix Capital S.A. Chilean Liquidator 02/12/2016 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Santiago (Chile) 16-26082 Laurel M. Isicoff 21 In re: Cinque Terre Financial Group, Limited BVI Liquidator 27/04/2016 Bankr. S.D.N.Y. British Virgin Islands 16-11086 James L. Garrity, Jr. 20 In re: Douglas Dixon Canadian Trustee 23/03/2016 Bankr. M.D. Fla. Quebec City (Quebec) 6-02453 Caryl E. Delano 19 In re: Viação Area São Paulo S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 02/07/2015 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 15-22091 Robert A. Mark 18 In re: Probank S.A., Probank Participações S.A., Via Telecom S.A., Via Participações S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 23/12/2014 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Minas Gerais (Brazil) 14-37790 A. Jay Cristol 17 In re: Banco Cruzeiro Do Sul S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 04/06/2014 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 14-22974 Laurel M. Isicoff 16 In re: Industria de Alimentos Nilza S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 30/05/2014 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 14-22549 Robert A. Mark 15 In re: Mark Charles Richardson UK Joint Liquidators 30/04/2014 Bankr. M.D. Fla. London (UK) 14-04875 Carle E. Delano 14 In re: Petroforte Brasileiro de Petroleo Ltda. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 07/03/2014 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 14-15408 Robert A. Mark 13 In re: Banco Pontual S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 22/10/2013 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 13-35298 Laurel M. Isicoff 12 In re: Enco Zolcksak Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 11/05/2011 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 11-22924 A. Jay Cristol 11 In re: Transbrasil S.A. Linha Aereas Brazilian Judicial Administrator 07/04/2011 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 11-19484 A. Jay Cristol 10 In re: Factum Bau- und Projektmanagement GmbH Austrian Trustee 05/01/2011 Bankr. M.D. Fla. Vienna (Austria) 11-00097 Arthur B. Briskman 9 In re: Banco Santos S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 09/12/2010 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 10-47543 Laurel M. Isicoff 8 In re: Sextant Strategic Global Water Fund Offshore Ltd. Cayman Islands Joint Official Liquidators 10/11/2010 Bankr. S.D. Fla. George Town (Cayman Islands) 10-44715 A. Jay Cristol 7 In re: Sextant Strategic Hybrid2Hedge Resources Fund Offshore Ltd. Cayman Islands Joint Official Liquidators 10/11/2010 Bankr. S.D. Fla. George Town (Cayman Islands) 10-44713 A. Jay Cristol 6 In re: Joseph Jerome Danenza UK Joint Liquidators 12/08/2010 Bankr. S.D. Fla. London (UK) 0-33736 Robert A. Mark 5 In re: Cozumel Caribe S.A. de C.V. and Neimas Esteban Martinez Mexican Inspector 20/07/2010 Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Cozumel (Mexico) 10-13913 Martin Glenn 4 In re: Stanford International Bank, Ltd. Antiguan Joint Liquidators 31/12/2008 Bankr. N.D. Tex. St. John's (Antigua) 09-cv-0721 David C. Godbey 3 In re: Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo, S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 08/12/2009 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Mato Grosso (Brazil) 09-37116 A. Jay Cristol 2 In re: Varig Logistica S.A. Brazilian Judicial Administrator 31/03/2009 Bankr. S.D. Fla. São Paulo (Brazil) 09-15717 Robert A. Mark 1 In re: Bancafe International Bank, Ltd. Barbadian Custodian 19/12/2006 Bankr. S.D. Fla. Barbados 06-16712 Robert A. Mark Currently Showing Applications for Judicial Assistance Under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Select jurisdiction Select court No. Case Name Foreign Jurisdiction Date Obtained Court 43 In re: Frasers Group plc United Kingdom 21/11/2023 S.D.N.Y. 42 In re: Frasers Group plc United Kingdom 20/09/2023 S.D.N.Y. 41 In re: Anatolie Stati Moldova 05/12/2022 S.D.N.Y. 40 In Re: Application Of B. High House International Pte Ltd Singapore 21/01/2022 M.D. Fla. 39 In Re Application Of Diamond Family Foundation Zurich 23/12/2022 S.D.N.Y. 38 In Re Application Of Vinmar Overseas, Ltd Indonesia 12/08/2020 S.D.N.Y. 37 In re Application of BITO Storage Solutions US, Inc. Duisburg (Germany) ,Hamburg (Germany) ,Lueneburg (Germany) 31/07/2020 S.D.N.Y. 36 In re YS GM MARFIN II LLC, et al. Malaysia ,London (UK) 07/04/2020 S.D.N.Y. 35 In re Application of Newbrook Shipping Corporation, et. al. South Africa,Nevis 27/03/2020 D. Md. 34 In Re Application of Inmobiliaria Tova, S.A. and Mini Depositos Denpar Venezuela 31/01/2020 S.D. Fla. 33 In re Application of Motransa S.A. Ecuador 21/01/2020 S.D. Fla. 32 In re Application of Nicholas James Poulton, et. al. Cayman Islands 18/12/2019 M.D. Fla. 31 In re: Mario Mena Marqua Guatemala 06/12/2019 S.D. Fla. 30 In re Application of Tianrui (International) Holding Company Limited Cayman Islands 26/11/2019 S.D.N.Y. 29 In re Application of Geribá Participações SPE-1 Ltda. Brazil 09/09/2019 S.D.N.Y. 28 In re: Maria Fernanda Rigail Pons Ecuador 13/08/2019 S.D. Fla. 27 In re Application of Vinicius Coutinho Consultoria e Perícia S/S Ltda., Judicial Administrator of the Sao Fernando Group Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil) 12/04/2019 D. Kan. 26 In re Application of Monica Maria Mellao Silveira Mello São Paulo (Brazil) 30/11/2018 S.D. Fla. 25 In re: Application of Maria Esther Tabak Argentina 31/05/2018 S.D.N.Y. 24 In re Application of William McKeeva Bush Cayman Islands 12/04/2018 S.D. Fla. 23 In re Application of Diana M. Gonzalez Venezuela 13/02/2018 S.D. Fla. 22 In re Application of Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 26/10/2017 S.D. Fla. 21 In re Application of Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 28/09/2017 S.D.N.Y. 20 In re Application of Cozumel Caribe S.A. de C.V. Mexico 12/06/2017 D. Minn. 19 In re Application of GD Holdings, et al. Guatemala 20/12/2016 S.D. Fla. 18 In re Application of Albert John Martin Abela, et al. United Kingdom 29/09/2016 S.D.N.Y. 17 In re Application of Mohammad Awar Fared Al-Saleh United Kingdom ,Bahamas ,Switzerland ,Jordan ,Dominican Republic 11/12/2015 N.D. Tex. 16 In re Application of Andrea A. Abrams Venezuela 10/09/2015 S.D. Fla. 15 In re Application of Clarice Oliveira Tavares Argentina 10/07/2015 S.D. Fla. 14 In re Application of Kenichi Machida Japan 30/04/2015 S.D. Fla. 13 In re Application of Lisa Armoyan Canada ,Other Jurisdictions 16/04/2015 S.D.N.Y. 12 In re Application of Novoship UK Limited, et al. United Kingdom ,Switzerland 19/03/2015 S.D.N.Y. 11 In re Application of Mohammad Awar Fared Al-Saleh Canada ,United Kingdom ,Jordan ,The Bahamas,Dominican Republic 03/03/2015 S.D.N.Y. 10 In re Application of Ana Lucia Pedriali Nobrega Brazil 01/08/2013 S.D. Fla. 9 In re Application of Sendas Comercio Exterior, S.A. Brazil 30/05/2013 S.D. Fla. 8 In re Application of Sociedad Militar Seguro de Vida Curacao 26/03/2013 N.D. Ga. 7 In re Application of Alfredo Carlos Pott Argentina 04/03/2013 S.D. Fla. 6 In re Application of Jurema Dimas de Melo Pimenta Brazil 08/11/2012 S.D. Fla. 5 In re Application of Innovative Group Capital Corp. S.A Mexico 11/10/2011 S.D. Tex. 4 In re Aplication of Petroforte Brasileiro de Petróleo Ltda. Brazil 05/11/2010 S.D. Fla. 3 In re Application of Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A. Guayaquil (Ecuador) 27/07/2010 S.D. Fla. 2 In re Application of DVLP LLC, et. al. Anguilla (UK) 28/06/2010 M.D. Fla. 1 OJSC Ukrnafta v. Carpatsky Petroleum Corp Stockholm (Sweden) 27/08/2009 D. Conn.

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Get to know Sequor Law's Giovanni Angles, an international arbitration specialist with extensive ICSID, ICC, and ICDR experience who shares his journey into cross-border dispute resolution. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Giovanni Angles Open Attorney Spotlight Open June 2, 2025 3 minutes read Sequor Law 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? When I was a kid, my dad used a memorable analogy to explain the law—he compared it to the rules of a game. Just as understanding a game’s rules helps you play it more effectively, learning the rules that govern the real world equips you to navigate it. A legal career, then, allows you to master the framework that shapes society itself. Now that I’m older, it does sound a bit Machiavellian, but I think he meant well. 2. Why did you choose the areas of law that you practice? I chose litigation early on and never looked back. I knew I wanted to be a disputes lawyer, and every early experience in trial advocacy and summer clerkships reinforced that belief. But international arbitration chose me, almost by accident. Before I knew it, I was representing investors in ICSID proceedings and commercial parties in ICC and ICDR business disputes. Over the years, I’ve come to relish the unique nuances that make cross-border disputes so interesting. 3. What skills do you draw upon when it comes to your specific practice areas? The main skills that are part of every good litigator’s toolkit: The ability to read and absorb information for long stretches, ruthlessly efficient writing, and simplifying complex topics to fine tune a message for a certain audience. In international arbitration, that audience can vary by cultural background and legal tradition. 4. What is the most rewarding part about your job? Two things come to mind. For everyday moments, the most rewarding part of my job is working alongside my colleagues, particularly during the “crunch times” before a substantive filing or a final hearing. The other rewarding part is more elusive—that electrifying moment when we uncover a “black swan.” That is, a hidden fact, piece of evidence, or arcane procedural move during trial prep that can reshape our strategy. It happens with relentless digging and expansive thinking, and often helps us forge a path to victory in our client’s favor. 5. Tell us about a mentor who made an impact on your career. I’ve been blessed with quite a few mentors who have helped my career in innumerable ways. One of the earliest ones was Richard Signore, my high school English teacher and theater program director who got me hooked on acting in front of a live audience and channeling the crowd’s energy into my performance—skills I tap into when addressing a jury or arbitral tribunal. Another was John Campbell, my adjunct undergraduate constitutional law professor. He encouraged me to aim high, and gave me a taste of what law school would be like, years before the real thing. He only taught for a couple of semesters, and he insisted I didn’t cause him to quit teaching. 6. If you weren’t practicing law, what would you be doing? Hard to settle on one thing. Probably teaching American history. 7. What might people be surprised to learn about you? I play on two different ice hockey teams in my spare time. It’s a great workout, and it sure beats golf. Sorry to my friends who golf, but you know I’m right. 8. What is a good book or article you read recently? My most recent read is Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, an eye-opening look at our problematic “attention crisis” caused by smartphones, societal pressures, and lots of other hidden environmental factors. These forces are ever-present, and the harm (individual and collective) is worse than you think. The book has helped me reclaim my lost time and re-hone my ability to deep focus. I highly recommend it. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

A practical analysis of asset sales under § 363 in Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases, addressing cross-border insolvency challenges and the role of foreign representatives in U.S. courts. Selling Assets in Chapter 15 Matters: Practical Considerations in Cross- Border Insolvencies Open Legal Insights Open August 26, 2019 9 minutes read Sequor Law Asset sales under § 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code [1] have become a critical component of the bankruptcy practitioner’s arsenal, and a preferred avenue of monetizing a debtor’s assets. The process is generally straightforward, and the Bankruptcy Code provides the framework of how sales should proceed. U.S. practitioners have become well versed in the § 363 sale process and how to address recurring issues; however, chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code [2] adds an additional layer of complexity that must be observed and resolved carefully. When the U.S. adopted chapter 15, it codified the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“Model Law”). [3] Chapter 15 aimed to facilitate U.S. recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings and increase international cooperation among courts in cross-border insolvency cases. [4] However, the Model Law is a generic template for countries around to world to incorporate into their existing insolvency laws. [5] Therefore, chapter 15’s adoption has created both conflicts and gaps as to how practitioners utilize the Bankruptcy Code to aid and facilitate cross-border insolvencies. This article highlights how the application of and compliance with § 363 is an example of these conflicts and gaps, and it provides some thoughts on what to look out for and how to address some of these issues. First: Is Relief Under § 363 Available? Chapter 15 proceedings fork into two paths: one for foreign main proceedings and the second for foreign non-main proceedings. [6] Under § 1520 of the Bankruptcy Code, foreign main proceedings automatically obtain rights under a number of other Bankruptcy Code sections immediately upon recognition. [7] Section 1520, however, only applies to foreign main proceedings; foreign non-main proceedings do not receive any sort of automatic applications. One of the sections automatically applied to foreign main proceedings is the right to sell property under § 363. [8] Therefore, if your proceeding is a foreign main proceeding, you are automatically entitled to utilize § 363 wherever and whenever appropriate. Although § 363 is not automatically applied to non-main proceedings, it is still available, but it requires additional steps. Specifically, once a foreign non-main proceeding is recognized, relief must be sought from the court to authorize the application of § 363 to the proceedings. This request for relief is presented to the court under § 1521. Once the court grants the requested relief, the § 363 sale process becomes available to the non-main proceeding. Section 1521 is a broad section of chapter 15 that allows the court, upon recognition of the proceedings, to provide additional relief to the foreign representative subject to limitations of the Bankruptcy Code and U.S. laws. [9] As such, the section can be used to utilize other provisions of the Bankruptcy Code that are not explicitly adopted or automatically applied in chapter 15, if that is necessary to assist the foreign representative. Second: Which Assets Can Be Sold, and Which Court Approves the Sale? Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code is largely inapplicable in a chapter 15 proceeding. [10] An estate is never created in a typical chapter 15 proceeding. Section 363 contemplates the sale of property of the estate, so which assets are allowed to be sold under § 363 in chapter 15 proceedings? [11] Section 1520’s adoption of § 363 modifies the section so that it applies to transfers of any interest of the debtor in property that is within the territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. to the same extent that the section would apply to property of an estate. [12] Therefore, the assets that can be sold under chapter 15 appear to be broader than in other bankruptcy contexts because it is not limited to the estate. Could this mean that a foreign representative could sell property of the debtor in the U.S., even if the debtor would have claimed it exempt, if the case were a domestic case? To date, there do not appear to be any cases deciding this point. In Fairfield Sentry, [13] the Second Circuit analyzed what chapter 15 means by “transfer of an interest of the debtor in property that is within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.” [14] Fairfield Sentry LLC was a BVI investment fund that filed customer claims in the SIPA liquidation of the Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS). Fairfield Sentry invested approximately 95 percent of its assets with BLMIS when Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme became public. [15] As a consequence, Fairfield Sentry was placed into liquidation in the BVI in 2009, and in 2010 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recognized the foreign main proceeding. [16] Fairfield Sentry ultimately decided it would sell the SIPA claims and entered into an agreement with Appellee Farnum Place, LLC to sell the claims for 31.125 percent of their value. [17] However, days after the parties entered into the agreement, the trustee for the BLMIS liquidation announced that he had entered into a settlement agreement that would increase the value of Fairfield Sentry’s SIPA claims from 32 percent to 50 percent of the total amount claimed. [18] This substantial increase created tension between Fairfield Sentry’s liquidators and Farnum. The liquidators sought to cancel the sale, and Farnum sought to enforce it. The BVI court approved the sale over the liquidators’ objections, but instructed the liquidators to question the U.S. Bankruptcy Court as to whether § 363 applied and whether the section required disapproval of the sale. [19] Thereafter, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court rejected the liquidators’ application for disapproval of the proposed sale, and the district court affirmed. However, the Second Circuit reversed the decisions of the lower courts on appeal, finding that the “property” in this case was the SIPA claims and that the SIPA claims were located in New York, “where the property could be assigned or transferred,” [20] and therefore that § 363 applied. The Second Circuit made clear that a bankruptcy court’s “principal responsibility … is to secure for the benefit of creditors the best possible bid,” and the sale of the SIPA claims was ultimately disapproved. [21] Fairfield Sentry solidified that § 363 applies in chapter 15 whenever the asset to be sold is within the U.S. Moreover, Fairfield Sentry also set a line on the extent that comity will have in chapter 15 proceedings, and § 363 sales in particular. The Second Circuit rejected Farnum’s arguments that deference to the BVI decision was required, and the opinion makes clear that the court of the jurisdiction where the asset to be sold is located is the court with the ultimate approval of the sale. Third: How Do I Give Notice, and Where Are Objections Heard? One of the trickiest portions of utilizing § 363 in chapter 15 proceedings may be complying with the procedural requirements of the sale — specifically, notice to creditors and the hearing requirement. [22] Whereas a creditor matrix is easily accessible in domestic bankruptcy proceedings, it is not always the case in cross-border proceedings. Chapter 15 does not require any schedules, a creditor matrix or a claims register. A chapter 15 case requires nothing more than an application, statement identifying the foreign proceedings, and evidence of the existence of the foreign proceeding and appointment of the foreign representative. [23] In addition to the lack of traditionally relied-upon creditor information, some foreign jurisdictions make it difficult to locate the necessary creditor information. Also, the foreign representative might not always be the trustee of the foreign main proceedings, and therefore might not have direct access to the list of creditors. Every foreign jurisdiction is unique, and there are many factors that could lead to delays in utilizing § 363 in chapter 15 proceedings. You must prepare as best as possible to avoid any such delays. Complicating matters further, sometimes the notice requirements in the foreign main jurisdiction might not comply with the requirements of the U.S. How, then, does one go about notifying the creditors, and what is considered sufficient notice? In In re Banco Santos S.A., [24] a chapter 15 case filed in the Southern District of Florida, Hon. Laurel M. Isicoff addressed the issue of notice in the context of approving a settlement in a chapter 15 proceeding, which may be applied in the context of a § 363 sale. There were two separate instances where notice was required in Banco Santos. In the first instance, the foreign representative requested a bar order in favor of certain settling parties, and in the second instance, the foreign representative did not. [25] The court considered the nature and implications and the requests of the foreign representative for each instance. In the first instance (which requested a bar order), the court determined that directly mailing to each creditor in Brazil would be required, and in the second instance (which did not require a bar order), the court determined that notice via publication in the Brazilian Gazette, which is sufficient under Brazilian law, was sufficient despite the fact that notice by publication is generally insufficient in domestic proceedings. [26] Judge Isicoff highlights in Banco Santos that in a chapter 15, the court has the ability and duty to look at the requests made and the nature and implications of the requests before making a determination. Ultimately, the more burdensome the request, the more stringent the notice requirement should be. Similar to Fairfield Sentry, the property and assets to be sold in Banco Santos were located within the territory of the U.S. Therefore, to ensure compliance with the notice and hearing requirements of § 363, Judge Isicoff conditionally approved the pending sale and ordered any objections thereto be filed in the U.S. Judge Isicoff also ordered the foreign representative to request an order in the foreign main proceedings instructing any creditor with an objection to file them in the U.S. [27] This process created a simplified procedure to obtain approval of a sale while consolidating all objections into the appropriate jurisdiction. Fourth: Who Can Assist in the Sales Process? More often than not, professional persons need to be retained to assist in a sales process (an appraiser, auctioneer, realtor, etc.). The Bankruptcy Code lays out a clear process for how to go about hiring professional persons, and provides limitations on their compensation. [28] However, none of the relevant sections, including §§ 329 and 330, were adopted in chapter 15. What recourse does the foreign representative have in situations where they enter into a bad deal with a professional person? Is the court then authorized to disapprove any agreements or appointments? Ideally, § 1521 would allow the court to adopt any section of the Bankruptcy Code necessary, but what happens in a situation where the appointment of a professional person and their compensation is approved in the foreign main jurisdiction, but the appointment and compensation (while acceptable in the foreign main jurisdiction) would normally be considered unconscionable in the U.S.? It follows that the rationale in Fairfield Sentry will also apply here, but this is another situation that has not yet been challenged. There are many benefits to the adoption of the Model Law through chapter 15, and utilization of chapter 15 has been steadily increasing since the chapter was enacted. This article addresses some of the methods of dealing with the gaps and conflicts created by chapter 15 and the general requirements of the Bankruptcy Code in the context of § 363 sales, although the dueling nature of two insolvency proceedings arising in two separate jurisdictions necessitates that bankruptcy practitioners be twice as diligent in their cases. [1] Title 11 of the U.S. Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). [2] 11 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1532. [3] 11 U.S.C. § 1501. [4] See generally 11 U.S.C. § 1501. Help Center [5] See www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/uncitral_texts/insolvency/1997Model.html . [6] “Foreign main proceeding” means a foreign proceeding pending in the country where the debtor has the center of its main interests. 11 U.S.C. § 1502 (4). “Foreign non-main proceeding” means a foreign proceeding, other than a foreign main proceeding, pending in a country where the debtor has an establishment. 11 U.S.C. § 1502 (5). [7] See generally 11 U.S.C. § 1520. [8] 11 U.S.C. § 1520(a)(2)-(3). [9] See 11 U.S.C. § 1507(a); see also § 1521(a)-(b). [10] Section 541 is only discussed in chapter 15 in relation to concurrent proceedings and in authorizing a representative of a domestic bankruptcy to act abroad; see 11 U.S.C. §§ 1528 (commencement of a case after recognition of foreign main proceeding) and 1505 (authorization to act in foreign country). [11] 11 U.S.C. § 363(b)(1). (the “trustee, after notice and a hearing, may use, sell, or lease, other than in the ordinary course of business, property of the estate…” (emphasis added); see also infra footnote 14. [12] 11 U.S.C. § 1520(a)(2). [13] In re Fairfield Sentry Ltd., 768 F.3d 239 (2d Cir. 2014). [14] See Fairfield Sentry, 768 F.3d at 244; see also § 1520(a)(2). [15] Id. at 241. [ 16] Id. [17] Id. at 242. [18] Id. [19] Id. at 243. [20] Id. at 244. [21] Fairfield Sentry, 768 F.3d at 246-47, quoting In re Fin. News Network Inc., 980 F.2d 165, 169 (2d Cir. 1992). [22] 11 U.S.C. § 363(b)(1) (“The trustee, after notice and a hearing, may use, sell, or lease…”) (emphasis added). [23] 11 U.S.C. § 1515. [24] In re Banco Santos S.A., Case No. 10-47543-BKC-LMI. [25] Banco Santos, Case No. 10-47543-BKC-LMI [D.E. 170, 184, 185]. [26] Id. [27] Id. [D.E. 170, 185]. [28] 11 U.S.C. §§ 327, 328. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. 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Get to know Sequor Law Partner Tara J. Plochocki, who shares her remarkable journey from the Peace Corps and Human Rights Watch to leading complex international asset recovery cases in Washington, D.C. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Tara J. Plochocki Open Attorney Spotlight Open April 8, 2025 5 minutes read Sequor Law 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I had been leaning towards being a lawyer since I was young, probably because of subtle brainwashing by my parents. In my early 20s, however, I wasn’t sure that I wanted to be based in the United States, so getting a U.S. law degree was not necessarily right for me. I had some incredible job opportunities after university—serving in the Peace Corps in Jordan after 9/11, teaching in the foothills of the Himalayas in a Tibetan refugee community and working and living with ex-political prisoners, and then helping Reed Brody at Human Rights Watch put together the case for genocide against Hissène Habre—that made fieldwork and advocacy seem really appealing. But one day, I was covering the lunch shift at a restaurant near the United Nations headquarters in New York—this is where my roommates and I worked to make ends meet—and I was serving a couple of gentlemen with U.N. credentials. I overheard them talking about an armed conflict that was going on at the time, in which one country was absolutely crushing the civilians of the other. To put it mildly, I did not agree with them, and I came away from my shift that day 100% certain that I did not ever want to be in a position where, in advocating for a cause, I had to rely solely on the good will of politicians. Solving a problem by getting an enforceable court order from a judge held much more appeal (Pun intended). I went to the University of Michigan Law School the next year. 2. Why did you choose the areas of law that you practice, especially within the vibrant legal landscape of Washington, D.C.? My practice involves cross-border commercial litigation and fraud disputes, judgment and arbitral award enforcement and asset recovery, and litigation on behalf of and against foreign sovereigns. The best thing about this practice is that we get to take money from people who should not have it and give it to the people who should: our clients. This practice also relates to my original passion for enforcing the rule of law globally. Our cases push U.S. courts to open their doors to non-U.S. litigants and give them access to justice; judgments and awards are only useful if you can manage to enforce them somewhere in the world. And when governments or officials abuse their privileges and then try to hide behind sovereign immunity, it is satisfying to hold them to account just like any other litigant. Our cases are also intellectually challenging—I’m never bored. Our typical client is a person or entity with significant financial losses arising out of a fraud or breach of fiduciary duty. The case might have connections to potential defendants and assets in a dozen jurisdictions, and the client may not have particularly great evidence to prove the wrong committed. Marshaling evidence and figuring out where to bring a case and against whom is incredibly fun, especially since I get to do it with my foreign lawyer counterparts globally. It is such a privilege to work with brilliant and delightful people from every time zone and hemisphere. As for why Washington, D.C.: it is a city for idealistic and tenacious nerds, and I am one of them. 3. What skills do you draw upon when it comes to your specific practice areas? Listening and having curiosity are important to my practice. Our clients and our foreign lawyer counterparts are very smart people with insights and expertise that are useful not only to the merits of the case, but the broader strategy against the defendants. I also tend to strongly identify with our clients, and one of the very best parts of my job is writing my client’s story in a comprehensive, compelling way, regardless of whether we are bringing a plenary action on the merits or doing a simple petition for evidence. An added benefit, of course, is that the side that tells the best story tends to win the case. 4. What is the most rewarding part about your job as the first attorney representing Sequor Law in Washington, D.C.? I am grateful daily that my Sequor colleagues had enough faith in me to let me be the first person to open an office outside of Miami. It took a lot of trust and courage—on their part and mine—to leave our comfort zones and take on this new challenge. We are all thrilled that it has worked out so well in our first year! Also, while I have been fortunate to practice with and learn from superlative lawyers my entire legal career, Ed Davis is a pioneer in the field of asset recovery law and it has been a privilege to absorb some of his expertise. 5. Tell us about a mentor who made an impact on your career. Mark Rosenbaum was the Legal Director of the ACLU of Southern California and a professor at my law school. I had a chance to intern for him and then to take his 14th Amendment class. For anyone who is not a U.S. Constitution aficionado, the 14th Amendment is the one that guarantees equal protection under the law (among other things). Mark taught us to “think about how the doctrine moves” and marched us through the lawyering decisions on which cases were brought when, with each new case building on the case before, inching closer and closer to real equality under the law. I think about “how the doctrine moves” every time I have a case with the potential to move the needle on an issue of importance to my practice. And lucky for me, Mark has reached out over the years for help with his own efforts to move constitutional law doctrines. 6. If you weren’t practicing law, what would you be doing? If I had to choose something unrelated to the law, then it would be a tie between writing fiction and rescuing stray dogs. Perhaps I could read my original works to rescue dogs? They generally don’t have discerning literary palates, so that could work well for me. 7. What might people be surprised to learn about you? I grew up in sunny Southern California. I seem way too serious to have come from there. 8. What is a good book or article you read recently? Jay Newman and Thomas Eymond-Laritaz published an article a few months ago in the Financial Times titled “ Sovereign investment dispute resolution is broken .” They rightly observe that enforcing judgments or arbitral awards against foreign sovereigns is astronomically expensive, and that lawyers must use both the law and creative diplomatic and economic solutions to best serve their creditor clients. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. 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